Since previous communications technologies have led to the development of new literary genres, it is reasonable to assume that computer-based communications media will also adopt a unique way of structuring information. The forerunner of this new literary form may well be the Delphi Technique which has been developed as a forecasting methodology.…

This is a further clarification of the psychological theory underlying the Information System for Vocational Decisions (ISVD), a prototypic, computer-based, interactive, information quidance system, which is intended to facilitate the realization of purpose. The basic purpose paradigm herein comceptualized consists of a description, largely in…

Reflecting recent developments in computer-based information systems, this book consists of verbal and flow-charted descriptions of 35 exemplary federal systems. They are arranged by government agency, with each description providing background information, discussions of current operations, and future plans. (SH)

A 1971 pilot project was conducted in North Carolina to promote more effective utilization of research and development activities at both State and local levels. The project provided research information on structure and techniques in new programs to educational program decisionmakers prior to the time for decisions to be made on their own new…

A determination of the bibliographic and graphic characteristics of current research literature in the language sciences is essential to the design of an information system intended to offer primary and secondary publication services. The results of a comparative study of bibliographic practices in language sciences secondary publications are…

This paper describes the basic knowledge necessary to promote the students' ability to analyze, design, and construct information systems. The curricula and the practical teaching material are proposed with which students can experience information system development by applying the basic knowledge of lectures. The subjects of the basic knowledge…

Description of a comprehensive student administrative data system developed by Los Angeles Unified School District and embedded in a large distributed processing computer network discusses hardware, software, implementation, and further enhancements. Subsystems described include student identification, attendance accounting, class registration,…

Describes plans of 3-year experimental program organized jointly by two universities aiming to assess cost, efficiency, and subjective impact of an electronic journal system (uses computer to aid procedures whereby article is written, refereed, accepted, and published), and to explore and evaluate alternative forms of user communication. Sixteen…

Outlines ways in which the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is working to support introduction of new technologies into medical education and facilitate dialog on information technology and curriculum issues. Describes six AAMC initiatives related to computing in education, including projects concerning educational objectives,…

Indiana University and the University of Delaware have begun to expand the notion of financial information management by the innovative use of computer and Internet applications. Widespread access to institutional information has advantages and disadvantages. At both institutions, information managers addressed administrative resistance but…

Summarizes the issues, debates, and decisions that helped to shape "The Washington Post's" online service, Digital Ink. Highlights include: differences between online and print versions of the newspaper, structure of the user interface, organization of information, content, searching and navigation, and advertising. (JKP)

Three articles analyze the following aspects of the world information economy: (1) the role of the Soviet Union's information system--VINITI--in the implementation of the State STI (Scientific and Technical Information) system; (2) Britain's information policies; and (3) Europe's expanding market for information technology. (MAB)

Six articles describe various Internet applications, including a campuswide information system that uses Gopher; using an X Windows interface for Internet access; electronic text projects; the Nevada Academic Libraries information system; Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions and electronic reference services; the Internet and OCLC. (Contains 61…

Reports on a options and issues discussion at a December 1997 Orlando (Florida) meeting of CAUSE97 on providing access to campus technology resources. Options discussed included departmentally and/or university-owned modems, third-party provider contracts, and using wireless access. Issues included providing authentication, assuring network…

This document presents the proceedings of a conference on new opportunities for partnerships within and among higher education institutions. Seven tracks, with seven to eight papers in each track, address the themes of: (1) partnering and partnerships in general; (2) customer-focused partnerships and collaboratives; (3) information as a strategic…